Will Ukraine's economy survive another year of war – The Economist – Money

The National Bank of Ukraine forecasts GDP growth of 4% in 2024 and 4.3% in 2025.

For the first time since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine's economy is healthier than Russia's, according to some key indicators. However, next year 2025, Ukraine will face new challenges.

The authoritative publication The Economist writes about this in a review article.

The publication states that the National Bank of Ukraine forecasts GDP growth of 4% in 2024 and 4.3% in 2025. The country's currency is stable and interest rates at 13.5% remain close to a 30-month low.

At the same time, in Russia, rates must soon reach 23% to stop the fall of the ruble, banks look fragile, and GDP is only expected to grow by 0.5-1.5% in 2025.

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